KLM Delays Delivery Of Two Boeing 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Aircraft

Boeing 787-9

I was looking forward to the KLM 787-9 Inaugural Flight in 2015 . Due to financial issues, KLM will be delaying the delivery of 787s.  As reported by Bloomberg on the 18th of March. (Bloomberg) — Dutch airline KLM delayed the delivery of two Boeing Co. 787 aircraft and shelved plans for a new route to […]

KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) to be introduced in October 2015

According to luchtvaartnieuws, KLM will introduce the 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) in October of 2015. Current data points to a configuration of 294 seats; which is slightly more seating than the current A330s. It is expected that the business class configuration will be a 1-2-1 reverse Herringbone ‘Cirrus’ business class seat, similar to the new AF777 business class […]

Day Of Departure (DOD) KLM Upgrades From Amsterdam (ex-AMS)

KLM upgrades

Also read KLM Upgrade Bidding “Upgrade Yourself” in the KLM upgrade series. The DOD KLM Upgrades Program: A “Slightly” Definitive Guide And A Trick KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers a very aggressive day of departure (DOD) upgrade program for KLM and Delta metal flights ex-AMS (departing from Amsterdam). This program is applicable for both KLM and Delta […]

Comparing SkyMiles to Flying Blue (2014 & 2015) Award Miles

SkyMiles prior to the upcoming changes effective 1 January 2015, was superior to FlyingBlue with regard to earning redeemable miles. Both programs have two types of miles, RDMs (Redeemable / Award Miles) and MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles / Level Miles).  Redeemable (or Award Miles) are the miles one uses to claim frequent flyer award tickets.  Remember, I […]

Welcome! (another new blog!)

WELCOME! I hope to share my love of miles+points, as well as quirky travel and casino trivia.  My goal is to provide unique content, written personally.  I will also try to keep things brief and to the point.  I have been following the miles+points world since the early 1980s (yes, I was only in my teens). […]